Tag: Personal spending
5 money moves to make now to ensure financial success in the new year
Cn0ra | Istock | Getty ImagesThe end of the year is an important time for making financial decisions that can have an impact in the year ahead — and f [...]
Reasons to say ‘no’ to a store credit card offer this Black Friday
Prostock-studio | Istock | Getty ImagesIn the rush at the store checkout this holiday season, you may be tempted to say yes when asked if you want to [...]
Elite NYC restauranteur on why luxury spending won’t make people happy
Gift-giving can be a good way to learn how good you are at hospitality. And if you think success comes down to the amount being spent, you are setting [...]
What to look for in your credit report to lower borrowing costs
vitapix | E+ | Getty ImagesYour credit score can make or break your ability to open a credit card or buy a new car or home at attractive interest rate [...]
Planning ahead can help families afford long-term care amid inflation
Stan Horwitz and his family didn't have any plans regarding long-term care until there was a crisis. His father, Martin, was in his late 80s and lived [...]
Inflation Reduction Act to cap costs for Medicare patients on insulin
The Good Brigade | Digitalvision | Getty ImagesA new legislative package signed into law by President Joe Biden on Tuesday is a big win for Medicare p [...]
What the Fed’s interest rate hike to combat inflation means for you
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by three-quarters of a percentage point, the most aggressive hike since 1994. This rise puts the ke [...]
That vacation rental listing could be a scam. Watch for warning signs
Ozgurcankaya | E+ | Getty ImagesBiggest warning signThe biggest red flag that a listing is a scam is when you are asked to leave a listing platform su [...]
The benefits of major cities amid remote work and rent inflation
Many renters believe that a cost-of-living crisis is brewing in America's major cities.New York City is showing up as a hotspot of rent inflation. The [...]
As number of billionaires climbs, new calls for wealth taxes emerge
A mobile billboard calling for higher taxes on the ultra-wealthy depicts an image of billionaire businessman Jeff Bezos, near the U.S. Capitol on May [...]
Thinking about buying a car? Here’s what experts say you need to know
A customer is shown a 2022 Toyota Prius at Longo Toyota in El Monte, CA on Wednesday, March 23, 2022.Medianews Group | Orange County Register via Gett [...]
How couples choose to handle money
DusanManic | iStock | Getty ImagesWhen it comes to handling money, couples have a choice: combine all of their accounts, keep them entirely separate o [...]
Ranks of these investors are poised for fast growth in coming decade
Prasit photo | Moment | Getty ImagesThe U.S. wealth management industry is poised to grow by about 5% annually over the next five years, while certain [...]
Inflation impacts Valentine’s Day but overspending isn’t sexy
Even cupid is coming out of quarantine.Valentine's Day spending is expected to reach $23.9 billion in 2022, the second-highest year on record, accordi [...]
Some ticket prices are up as much as 100%
Going out is not only less common these days, it's also a lot more expensive.In general, the prices that consumers pay for goods and services recently [...]